Salary: $106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SMD25360
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2025
Closing Date: 10/2/ :59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary Public Health - Community Health Services (CHS) Division is seeking an
Administrator III (Division Administrator Manager) . This position reports to the Division Deputy Director. CHS is the largest division of PH with 600+ employees. The Administrator III is responsible for the supervision of the administrative staff and is responsible for performing and managing multiple functions across the division and serves as a key adviser and coordinator of multiple work projects.
The Administrator III will need to engage with all supervisors and managers, especially newly onboarded leaders of CHS to provide an overview of items like the attendance policy, review expectations, and provide combination codes. We are looking for a seasoned supervisor that has experience supervising multiple staff as well as being comfortable with engaging with other teams/colleagues (like cpres, contract managers, HR, and payroll).
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
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Work Schedule This position has a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may be required to work outside of these hours. This is an Exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
Work Location The primary work location for this position will be based at the King County Chinook Building located at 401 5th Ave. Seattle WA 98104, 10th Floor. Some of the work associated with this position may be performed remotely a few days a week. It is possible that the work will be performed at the at the base location at Chinook on a full-time basis.
The work associated with this position is currently being performed through telework, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Job Duties Supervision:
- Ensuring work aligns with organizational objectives.
- Provide quality checks on technical outputs to maintain high standards, including coaching and mentoring.
Partnering with Department HR on Personnel Topics:
- Will partner with department HR on personnel matters, representing the CHS division, ensuring smooth personnel operations within the division working alongside with Division Deputy Director.
- Administer and implement policies and procedures for personnel, orientation of new managers and supervisors on hiring practices, processes, regulatory issues and other administrative activities.
- Work closely with the Division Deputy Director, Division Administrator, and department HR to leverage expertise to guide decisions and processes related to division employees.
- Interpret and participate in the development of current division administrative policies and procedures.
- Direct and/or analyze and assess internal systems and make recommendations on changes or revisions to improve performance.
- Oversite of CHS performance management.
Technical Expertise:
- Act as a key resource for internal and external staff on administrative services.
- Ensure that the division upholds administrative policies and procedures while providing not only guidance within existing guidelines but also offering their technical expertise to navigate situations that require decisions beyond the established guidelines.
- Conduct statistical and/or analytical analysis using various tracking systems, generate reports that provide trends and where to focus if improvements are warranted.
Fleet Management:
- Oversite of all CHS fleet needs and tracking, working closely with Managers and CPRES.
Facility and Safety Oversight:
- Work closely with Regional Health Administrators and Area Managers along with CPRES on facilities issues and reporting back to Division Deputy Director.
- Oversee and maintain a tracking log of issues and cost over time.
Strategic Engagement:
- Contribute to strategic planning and policy initiatives while sharing insights in presentations as requested.
- Oversite of All Staff Chinook Meetings.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Undertake additional duties as assigned, contributing to the dynamic nature of the role.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum): - At least two (2) years of current and previous supervisory experience involving hiring/offboarding, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of facility and safety needs, specifically in a public health setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge participation in a safety committee and implementing safety improvements.
- Demonstrated experience working on a facility renovation project in the last 5 years.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive administrative issues.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple projects in an organized, thorough, and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively collaborate and problem solve with appropriate stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and communicate accounting/financial data to technical (budget/finance background) and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and interpret financial information to resolve issues and make recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge handling confidential records/information: personnel issues.
- Demonstrated ability with multi-tasking and project management simultaneously in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and time constraints.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; make presentations; draft policies; and respond to both internal and external customers.
- Advanced knowledge of business, contracting and personnel administration.
- Ability to work under deadlines and time constraints.
The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired): - Management experience in accounting, purchasing and contracts.
- Experience providing SharePoint management.
Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply This full-time career service opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume (Outlining relevant experience)
- Cover Letter (Expressing interest in this position)
Please note: Additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements - The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to For tips on interviewing, please visit
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Union Membership This position is not represented by a labor union.
Contact For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
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Please select the option below that best describes the number of years of current and previous supervisory experience involving hiring/offboarding, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 to 5 years of experience.
- More than 5 years of experience.
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Please briefly describe the number of staff you've supervised, in what capacity/role, how many years and describe your management style including hiring, training, evaluation, and any other human resources activities If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
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Please describe a position you held in which you needed to manage multiple high priority tasks and deadlines, while also maintaining a positive attitude and motivating highly skilled staff.
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Have you been part of a renovation project team in the past 5 years?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your role with the renovation building project. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
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Do you have you demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring complex tracking systems that include multiple tracking sources?
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If you answered "yes" to question #6 above, please describe your experience and skills in detail.
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Do you have demonstrated experience in performance management that include various types of employment?
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If you answered "yes" to question #8 above, please describe your specific role, level of responsibility, number of years' experience.
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This position will handle confidential personnel material. Please describe your experience maintaining the privacy and security of material and information.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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